Word
acanthoid
Phoneticsacan·thoid
Definition
adj. having a shape or pattern that looks like the leaves of an acanthus plant. You often see this in old buildings or art.
adj. resembling the acanthus, a genus of flowering plants with large, ornate leaves. Often used to describe architectural motifs or decorative patterns in classical design.
Examples
“The columns were decorated with acanthoid leaves.”
“The architect used acanthoid patterns to create a sense of classical elegance on the building's frieze.”
“The sculptor's work features acanthoid forms that blend naturalistic detail with the geometric symmetry typical of the period's decorative arts.”
Examples
simple
“The columns were decorated with acanthoid leaves.”
contextual
“The architect used acanthoid patterns to create a sense of classical elegance on the building's frieze.”
complex
“The sculptor's work features acanthoid forms that blend naturalistic detail with the geometric symmetry typical of the period's decorative arts.”
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